wicketkeeper

American

[wik-it-kee-per] / ˈwɪk ɪtˌki pər /

noun

Cricket.

the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the wicket to stop balls that pass it.

wicketkeeper British

/ ˈwɪkɪtˌkiːpə /

noun

cricket the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket

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Etymology

Origin of wicketkeeper

First recorded in 1740–50; wicket + keeper

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wicketkeeper

Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta said their batting has "no plan" and that he does not "understand the direction" as India only took eight runs off the final two overs of the innings.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Eight balls into the day, Root was lbw to Nathan Smith, yet again with wicketkeeper Tom Blundell up the stumps.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

It was a simple chance down the leg side and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith barely got a glove on it.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

As England belatedly went to a short-ball plan, Latham followed Atkinson down the leg side and the wicketkeeper let the ball through his gloves.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

He is a grand wicketkeeper and cricket captain who has not the time for county games.

From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John

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